2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 342 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sonata | Pajero |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |